Did you know that there are cruise ships at sea that are longer than the Eiffel Tower? Wonder of the Seas measures a whopping 1,083 feet long, with Icon of the Seas coming in even longer at 1,198 feet. 

With so many activities going on simultaneously, it's rather easy to get separated from your party. Some may want to lounge by the pool, while others want to explore the youth clubs or attend trivia at one of the lounges. 

Throughout my 24 years of life, I have had the privilege of taking over a dozen cruises, the majority with Royal Caribbean. Despite being in my mid-20s, I have never found the party-like atmosphere of Carnival Cruise Line appealing. 

I knew their ships did not have the Broadway-style musicals that I am used to on Royal Caribbean's Oasis Class ships, and I had always heard that the food was mediocre at best. 

Celebrity Ascent is the newest, most innovative ship to join the fleet of modern cruise ships from Celebrity Cruises. As the fourth ship in the revolutionary Edge Class series, Celebrity Ascent has so much to offer. With a vast array of accommodations available onboard, Celebrity Ascent is home to some of the most luxurious suites at sea.

I recently booked my flights through Norwegian Cruise Line’s Free at Sea airfare promotion, and it saved me over $800. However, the experience was stressful and not nearly as convenient as I expected.

Unless you are lucky enough to live within driving distance of a cruise port, you will need to book flights to your embarkation port. If you plan to cruise internationally, the cost of a transatlantic flight can absolutely bust your budget.

I just spent 48 hours onboard the brand-new Celebrity Ascent, and I already can’t wait to plan another trip onboard this revolutionary and innovative cruise ship! Although 48 hours was not nearly enough time onboard, I was able to experience so much of what sets Celebrity Ascent apart from others.

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If you're planning a Carnival cruise in 2024, you might want to become familiar with the upcoming changes and additions that the cruise line is making. If you were hoping to visit Celebration Key, for instance, you'll have to wait one more year, as this port won't open until 2025. 

From increasing the cost of Carnival's drink package to redeploying ships from Charleston, South Carolina to Norfolk, Virginia, here are seven big changes you can expect that will impact your cruising experience in 2024 and beyond. 

Celebrity Ascent has arrived as the newest, highly-anticipated cruise ship for Celebrity Cruises. This award-winning vessel is the fourth ship in the cruise line’s revolutionary Edge Class. Although a sister ship to Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Ascent is the most innovative cruise ship ever built by Celebrity Cruises.

I have had the privilege of sailing on four of Norwegian Cruise Line’s classes of ships, and from these experiences, I have gained some insight into each of these ship categories and their class.